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MARCH 1, 2010 The regular monthly meeting of the Stubbs Town Board was held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall. All members were present. The Pledge 9f Allegiance was given followed by a moment of reflection in honor of Kerry Stevens. The Chairman called for Public Comment as first order of business since a speaker had to leave early. Irene Urmanski asked since we had an Audit in January, where is the audit report. It was explained that the Board members are Board of Audit and the annual financial report will be available at the annual meeting. Joe Perlongo spoke concerning certain uninhabitable buildings in the Town and asked the Board what they plan to do about them since the Statutes state they can be removed and the cost put on the tax bills. Dixon said he thought some of these buildings are to be removed this year. Everett Bullis complained about damage to mail boxes by snow removal equipment. The Board said if mail boxes are damaged by the Town they will be replaced. Minutes of the last meeting were approved on motion by Zak/Taylor Financial Report was approved on motion by Zak/Taylor. Current bills were audited and ordered paid on motion by Zak/Taylor. Taylor asked about possibly having our own supply of salted sand instead of running to Rusk Co. Highway Dept. Dixon said Rusk County may start a sand facility in Weyerhaeuser next year and this would be cheaper than running our own. The claim from Waste Management was tabled until next month's meeting. Taylor presented an article from the Chetek Alert concerning a tax issue Town of Rusk is facing. They hired an attorney at a cost of $60,000 rather than allow their insurance company to handle the case. The Board will look into our insurance coverage in reference to the Waste Management lawsuit. Possible assessment revaluation for 2010 was discussed. Zak mentioned several factors that indicate it would be better to wait another year to reassess. We don't get State DOR figures until April or May when it is too late to reassess. Dixon reported that since the loss of Kerry Stevens as truck driver, Stanley Moore who was relief driver has been hired and Ron Golat will be the new relief driver. Dixon moved that Kerry Stevens should be given a $500 bonus for his work of 33 years and Zak seconded. Taylor dissented, saying we don't have a policy in this matter. A show of hands of those present was overwhelmingly in favor of the bonus. At the February meeting $1,000 (approximately) was approved for purchase of a welder and a pressure washer for the shop. Dixon said a welder will cost $490 and a washer $630. It was the consensus of the Board that these items should be purchased. PUBLIC COMMENT Dan Ruiter spoke regarding revaluation of property aroun^j Amacoy Lake and suggested it is possible to do a group objection without going through Bd. of Review. He feels many parcels in the Town are improperly classified. Duane Taylor gave an extended reply to Joe Perlongo's complaint on uninhabitable buildings and gave his reasons for not removingcertain buildings. He stated the buildings on Lots 4 & 5 will be removed this year. John Bonczyk suggested that sand on the intersections may be a safety issue and the Board should consider removing it this spring. Arnie Bogusch commented that the Treasurer did not have enough collection hours this year. Next meeting will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 on motion by Zak/Taylor.